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One Liverpool player has stood out to Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who has played with some top names for club and country.The Reds are enduring a mixed season and are now without Mohamed Salah, who is competing at AFCON with Egypt.Apart from the 33-year-old, the rest of Liverpool’s squad will remain at home until the next international break in March 2026.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. FILL IN THE BLANK: Arne Slot MUST start — vs Wolves! 🙏 Credit: Carl Recine/Getty Images 👇 Join the debate; share your insight.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Enzo Fernandez praises Alexis Mac AllisterNow, the South American has been singled out by Chelsea ace Enzo Fernandez.When speaking in a live chat on The Residency App, Fernandez was asked who the best midfielder in the Argentina national team was besides himself.The Chelsea man gave a brief reply, simply writing: “Alexis”.Enzo Fernandez speaking on The Residency App. Credit: The Residency AppWhy Alexis Mac Allister will remain in new Liverpool roleWhile Mac Allister has started to show signs of improvement for his country in 2025, his Liverpool displays this season have been mixed.Amid a poor run of form across all competitions, Arne Slot changed formation and is now deploying a 4-4-2 diamond.Since the change, the Argentine has been a regular starter, featuring as a number 10 in front of Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones.
Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say Jones has shone after nailing down his regular starting berth alongside the Dutchman, but fans are divided over Mac Allister.Some don’t believe he is a proper number 10 and have questioned why Slot is playing him there.However, now that Alexander Isak is injured, the Liverpool manager has limited options in his forward line, and it’s likely we will see Florian Wirtz used off the left alongside Hugo Ekitike this weekend instead of in his more natural central role.In turn, Mac Allister will likely keep his place as the most advanced midfielder for the time being. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox
